Madeline vs Jacklyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madeline

Girl #87 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"woman from Magdala"

Origin: Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine)

Cultural Roots

English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #87
Total SSA Count: 2,907
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Ada Matilda Adelaide Adeline

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Jacklyn

Girl #2,887 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew via French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #2,887
Total SSA Count: 57
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Kathryn Madeline Gwendolyn Madeleine

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Popularity Comparison

Madeline Rank #87

Jacklyn Rank #2,887

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 vs #2887 for Jacklyn.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madeline or Jacklyn more popular?

Madeline is more popular, ranked #87 compared to Jacklyn at #2887 in the United States.

What do Madeline and Jacklyn mean?

Madeline means "woman from Magdala" (Hebrew (Magdalene via French Madeleine) origin). Jacklyn means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew via French origin).

Are Madeline and Jacklyn boy or girl names?

Madeline is primarily a girl name. Jacklyn is primarily a girl name.

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